S. 2135 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Fix NICS Act of 2017
S. 2135 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Nov 15, 2017, sponsored by John Cornyn with 77 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 15, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 77
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Fix NICS Act of 2017 This bill amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to require each federal agency and department, including a federal court, to: certify whether it has provided to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) disqualifying records of persons prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm, and establish and substantially comply with an implementation plan to maximize record submis…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Cornyn (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 43 Democrats, 32 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 15, 2017
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. (Mar 14, 2018)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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